Leeds United ‘keen’ on £2.5m European defender as Archie Gray contract clause revealed

A few days remain until Leeds United and Southampton square off in the Championship play-off final on Sunday. At Thorp Arch, Daniel Farke’s team will be wrapping up their preparations before heading down to Wembley this weekend, where they will be accompanied by tens of thousands of fans.

While many people watching on TV and those traveling to Wembley are aware that 90 minutes of football will either result in euphoria or pain, Elland Road’s management will adopt a more practical stance and have preparations in place for a summer of investment. Additionally, the YEP has compiled a list of some of the most recent club-related headlines as the tension leading up to Sunday’s match grows.

Eyed for defensive additions

Jordan Torunarigha, a center-back for Gent, has been linked to defensive additions Leeds, with Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany describing the Nigerian as “one to watch” ahead of the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old is being watched by the Whites, Stuttgart, and Hoffenheim, two Bundesliga teams.

Torunarigha has had another successful season with Gent, who are headed to the Europa Conference League after progressing to the competition’s final stages this year. The Nigerian, who will reach his final year of contract this summer, is well-liked by his current team but may try to move ahead.

Because of the contract situation, Torunarigha could be able to sign a deal at a reduced cost; the report suggests that a move could be “possible” for £2 million to £2.25 million. Leeds will probably be looking for a left-footed center defender, given club captain Liam Cooper is now nearing the end of his Elland Road contract.

provision in a gray contract

Archie Gray chose to stay with Leeds last year even though he had the opportunity to sign his first professional deal with a prominent Premier League team. According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Gray consented to sign a deal at Elland Road on the condition that the team would match “a certain percentage” of the lowest offer from a rival team.